thyssenkrupp nucera has commissioned a chlor-alkali plant for Kutch Chemical Industries Limited at Padana in Gujarat, India, with an annual production capacity of 220,000 metric tons of caustic soda. The plant can produce up to 675 metric tons per day of 100% NaOH and is described as one of the largest single-train chlor-alkali plants in India.
The project uses thyssenkrupp nucera's BM Generation 6+ technology. The facility has five electrolyzers, each capable of producing up to 135 metric tons per day of 100 percent NaOH. According to the companies, this makes each unit the highest-capacity single electrolyzer currently installed in India. Operation of the electrolyzers has started successfully.
Scope of supply and plant role
thyssenkrupp nucera provided engineering services, proprietary technology and equipment, and support during start-up and commissioning. Kutch Chemical will use the caustic soda and chlorine produced at the plant in its own production processes and for sales in the Indian market. The company says the new plant will support its production activities and strengthen its supply to the domestic market.
Kutch Chemical Industries Limited, part of the Goyal Group of Industries, is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of specialty and bulk chemicals. It operates an integrated chemical complex in Gujarat with activities in chlorination, nitration and dye intermediate products.
Long-standing cooperation
The cooperation between Kutch Chemical and thyssenkrupp nucera began in 2017. Since the implementation of the initial chlor-alkali plant, thyssenkrupp nucera has supported the progressive expansion of the facility in line with the customer's growth plans. The latest commissioning extends that relationship.
Kiran Joseph, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera India, said the project highlights the importance of efficient and reliable chlor-alkali technology for customers expanding production capacity. He said Kutch Chemical's selection of BM Generation 6+ builds on a technology platform designed to further improve the efficiency and reliability of chlor-alkali production, and that the company was proud to contribute to the expansion project.
Jai Prakash Goyal, Whole-time Director at Kutch Chemical India, said thyssenkrupp nucera combines proven chlor-alkali technology with extensive project execution expertise, making it a trusted partner for the company's expansion plans. He described the successful commissioning as an important step for Kutch Chemical and said it supports the company's continued growth in the Indian market.